Lingala Speaking Countries (2026)
Lingala is spoken in 2 countries across 1 region (Africa). The combined population of all Lingala-speaking countries is approximately 116 million people, covering a total land area of 2,686,858 km².
DR Congo is the largest Lingala-speaking country by population, home to 94.5% of the total Lingala-speaking population. It is also the largest by land area at 2,344,858 km².
The second most populous Lingala-speaking country is Republic of the Congo with 6,332,961 people (5.5% of total). The average population density across all Lingala-speaking countries is 43 people per km². These countries use 2 different currencies, including Congolese franc, Central African CFA franc.
Countries
2
Total Population
116M
Most Populous
DR Congo
Largest by Area
DR Congo
Population Share by Country
Proportion of total Lingala-speaking population per country
DR Congo94.5% · 109,276,265
Republic of the Congo5.5% · 6,332,961All Lingala-Speaking Countries
| # | Country | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DR Congo | 109,276,265 |
| 2 | Republic of the Congo | 6,332,961 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries speak Lingala?
Lingala is an official or recognized language in 2 countries across 1 region (Africa).
What is the most populous Lingala-speaking country?
DR Congo is the most populous Lingala-speaking country with a population of 109,276,265, accounting for 94.5% of all Lingala-speaking people.
What is the total population of Lingala-speaking countries?
The combined population of all 2 Lingala-speaking countries is approximately 116 million, covering a total land area of 2,686,858 km².
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Lingala-speaking countries span 1 region. Explore each region for more population data.
Currencies Used
Currencies used in Lingala-speaking countries.